Background
General practitioners manage the majority of skin cancers in
Australia. There are a range of training opportunities for, and
certifications in, skin cancer management.
Discussion
Some trends emerged. Longer and more detailed training programs
correlated with better subsequent knowledge retention and safety.
Two days of training may not make doctors sufficiently safe in skin
cancer management; it appeared to improved knowledge, but not to a
point where unsafe practice was eliminated.
Results
Of 187 doctors who had an active responding email address, 140
(75%) took the examination. From a possible score of 100, the mean
score was 84 ± 16. The median score was 80.
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